Carl Levin actually said...

"I strongly support... programs like the one we have in Michigan to address collateral depreciation issues."

"I think it is absolutely critical that we deal with both of those issues if we are actually going to begin to see lending occurring, as we all want to see it."

"We have done a lot for the big banks, but the lifeblood of our local communities are these small banks, community banks."

"The percentage of the reduction in the number of loans going to small businesses is dramatic."